Everton vs Wolves Report

Scorers: Young 10’, Mangala 33’, Dawson 49’ (OG), 72’ (OG)

Everton delivered a commanding performance at Goodison Park, thrashing Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 to earn their first Premier League win since mid-October.

The result piles pressure on Wolves manager Gary O’Neil and provides a much-needed boost for Sean Dyche’s side ahead of the Merseyside derby at the weekend.

Ashley Young’s Early Goal Sets the Tone

Wolves started brightly, with Jørgen Strand Larsen and Matheus Cunha both testing Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the early minutes.

However, their slow-starting tendencies caught up with them once again as Ashley Young curled a sublime free-kick around the wall and into the bottom corner of José Sá’s net in the ninth minute.

The goal marked Young’s 50th in the Premier League and extended Wolves’ unwanted record of conceding more first-half goals (16) than any other team in the division this season.

Everton captain James Tarkowski thought he had doubled the lead when he headed home from a free-kick, but VAR ruled the goal out after determining that Orel Mangala interfered with play from an offside position.

Mangala Doubles Everton’s Advantage

Despite the reprieve, Wolves failed to capitalise. Larsen squandered another opportunity, mishitting Matt Doherty’s cross, and Everton made them pay just minutes later.

Dwight McNeil’s blocked shot fell kindly to Mangala, whose deflected strike left Sá helpless and doubled the home side’s advantage before halftime.

Wolves Collapse in the Second Half

Everton continued to dominate after the break, and Wolves’ woes deepened almost immediately. Dominic Calvert-Lewin challenged Craig Dawson and José Sá for a deep corner, with the ball ultimately ricocheting off Dawson and into his own net. Things went from bad to worse for the Wolves defender, as he once again turned the ball into his own goal with 20 minutes remaining after battling Calvert-Lewin for another cross.

The visitors’ performance lacked cohesion in all areas of the pitch, from a porous defense to a toothless attack, leaving them unable to mount any form of resistance.

In contrast, Everton’s rare attacking prowess delighted the Goodison faithful, as they reveled in a dominant display that moved their team further clear of the relegation zone.

Conclusion: Dyche’s Relief, O’Neil Under Fire

Everton’s emphatic win brings much-needed breathing space for Sean Dyche, whose side will now head into the Merseyside derby with renewed confidence. The victory lifts them away from the drop zone, showcasing a clinical edge that has been missing for much of the season.

For Wolves, this crushing defeat could spell the end for Gary O’Neil, as the pressure mounts on a side with glaring defensive vulnerabilities and little attacking threat. With just one win in their last five games, Wolves must regroup quickly to salvage their season.

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